Tanzania is a country in East Africa, bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is renowned for the Serengeti's annual wildebeest migration and for being home to Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak. Tanzania also holds Zanzibar, an archipelago famous for its spice trade history and white-sand beaches.
- Capital
- Dodoma
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Area
- 945,087 km²
- Coordinates
- 6° S, 35° E
Country facts
- Tanzania was formed in 1964 when Tanganyika and the island of Zanzibar united after gaining independence.
- Swahili, known locally as Kiswahili, is the national language and serves as a major lingua franca across East Africa.
- The Serengeti National Park hosts one of the largest animal migrations on Earth, involving over a million wildebeest.
- Lake Victoria, which Tanzania shares with Kenya and Uganda, is the largest lake in Africa by surface area.
- The Maasai people, known for their distinctive red clothing and jumping dances, inhabit regions of northern Tanzania.
Capital facts
- Dodoma was officially designated Tanzania's capital in 1974, replacing Dar es Salaam as the seat of government.
- The city sits near the geographic center of Tanzania, which was a key reason it was chosen as the new capital.
- Dodoma is located on a semi-arid plateau at an elevation of about 1,120 meters above sea level.
- The Parliament of Tanzania, known as the Bunge, is located in Dodoma and is the country's main legislative building.
- Dodoma is surrounded by wine-producing vineyards, making it one of the few wine-producing regions in East Africa.